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Masks and methods for delivering therapeutic easily inhalable substances

A mask and material technology, applied in the field of respiratory tract, can solve the problem that the mask cannot monitor whether the caregiver provides medical treatment whether the object has exhaled.

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-12-07
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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Traditional face masks do not provide an adequate indication to monitoring caregivers of whether a subject has exhaled

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[0018] figure 1 A mask 10 is shown for delivering a therapeutic gas to one or more external orifices (eg, nostrils and / or mouth) of a subject 12 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The mask 10 generally includes a mask body 14 , a seal 16 , a source connector 18 , and an exhaust valve 20 . The mask 10 is configured to be positioned against the face 22 of the subject 12, forming a generally airtight joint therebetween such that a chamber 24 is formed by the mask 10 and the face of the subject 12, the chamber enclosing the subject 12 one or more external orifices. In use, the aspiration-friendly substance can be provided into the chamber 24 via the source connector 18 from a source of aspiration-friendly substance (not shown).

[0019]In one embodiment, mask body 14 is made of a relatively more rigid material (higher durometer material) than seal 16 . For example, mask body 14 may be made of polycarbonate or other suitable material. Mask body 14 provid...

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According to an embodiment of the present invention, mask (10) may be used to deliver a therapeutic gas to one or more external orifices (eg, nostrils and / or mouth) of a subject (12). The mask (10) may include a mask body (14), a seal (16), a source connector (18), and an exhaust valve (20). The mask (10) may be configured to be positioned against the face (22) of the subject (12), forming a sealed engagement therebetween such that the mask (10) and the face (22) of the subject (12) form a A chamber (24) encloses one or more external orifices of a subject (12). During use, the aspiration-friendly substance can be provided from a source of aspiration-friendly substance into the chamber (24) through the source connector (18).

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 141,253, filed December 30, 2008, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. [0003] This application is related to US Patent Application Serial No. 61 / 141,254, filed December 30, 2008, which application is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety. technical field [0004] The present invention relates to the delivery of therapeutic easily inhalable substances to the respiratory tract of a subject. Background technique [0005] Conventional nebulizers, spacers, and other therapeutic gas delivery mechanisms use masks that enclose the subject's nostrils and / or mouth to deliver easily inhaled substances. Typically, these masks include an exhaust valve for exhausting the subject's exhaled air to the atmosphere. These valves are typically formed on the mask body, which can obstruct the view of the sub...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M16/06A61M16/20
CPCA61M16/208A61M15/0086A61M16/06A61M16/209
Inventor D·E·冯霍伦J·S·H·德尼尔
Owner KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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